Tsotsi
2005, Tswana. Directed by Gavin Hood.
In this world... Redemption comes just once.
A young South African boy from the Johannesburg ghetto named Tsotsi, meaning Gangster, leaves home as a child to get away from his helpless parents. Now a teenage thug, Tsotsi finds a baby in the back seat of a car he's just stolen. He decides that it is his responsibility to care for the infant and in the process learns that maybe the criminal life isn’t the best way.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tswana
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 371 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 December 2005
- Country
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Gavin Hood
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $9.9M
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Tsotsi: quick answers
Is Tsotsi worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 371 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tsotsi?
Tsotsi runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Tsotsi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tsotsi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Tsotsi suitable for kids?
Tsotsi is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Tsotsi?
If you liked Tsotsi, try Boyz n the Hood, Fresh, I'm Your Woman.
Who directed Tsotsi?
Tsotsi (2005) was directed by Gavin Hood and stars Presley Chweneyagae, Jerry Mofokeng, Terry Pheto.